mls Posted December 31, 2023 Report Share Posted December 31, 2023 https://www.kongehuset.dk/en/news/succession-of-the-throne Her Majesty the Queen has tonight, in her New Year's Address, announced that Her Majesty will step down as Queen of Denmark on 14th January, 2024 and will hand over the throne to HRH the Crown Prince. The Danish Royal Court’s website www.kongehuset.dk will be updated regularly with information regarding the succession of the throne. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Izzieq Posted December 31, 2023 Report Share Posted December 31, 2023 Literally two weeks from today there is a new monarch and consort, a new Crown Prince and a new second in line. Wow. 2024 is going to be a very interesting year to follow. I do wonder if there will be any kind of ascension banquet given that this transition is not due to the passing of the precious monarch. It will be interesting to follow the updates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mls Posted January 1 Author Report Share Posted January 1 https://www.billedbladet.dk/kongelige/danmark/kronprins-frederik-og-kronprinsesse-marys-boligplaner-paa-plads-her-skal-danmarks Nothing new here. The photo in the article is not of Frederik VIII Palace... "Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary will live in their current mansion, Frederik 8th's Palace, where King Frederik 10th will rule from, just as his maternal grandfather, King Frederik 9th, did in his time with Queen Ingrid at his side." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mls Posted January 1 Author Report Share Posted January 1 https://www.avisen.dk/kommende-kronprins-faar-officielle-pligter-og-skal-r_751654.aspx The future Crown Prince Christian - He will become a permanent member of the State Council. This means that it is he who steps in his father's place and rules the country when the king is abroad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mls Posted January 2 Author Report Share Posted January 2 https://www.kongehuset.dk/en/news/changes-in-the-royal-house-of-denmark’s-leadership In connection with the accession of the new king on 14 January 2024, a number of changes in the leadership of The Royal House of Denmark will be made. The current Chief of the Court of TRH The Crown Prince and The Crown Princess, Christian Schønau, assumes the position of Lord Chamberlain of The Royal House of Denmark on 14 January. Christian Schønau, who has a master of law degree, has been Chief of Court since 2010. Before his career in The Royal House of Denmark, the new Lord Chamberlain was a department chief in the Ministry of the Interior and Health and the Ministry of Social Affairs, among other things. Christian Schønau takes over the position from Kim Kristensen, who has served as Lord Chamberlain since 2021. Before that, Kim Kristensen was The Royal House of Denmark’s Master of Ceremonies from 2012. Kim Kristensen will continue in a position as Chief of Court of the newly established Court of Her Majesty Queen Margrethe. At the same time, Cabinet Secretary Henning Fode is leaving after 16 years of service. Her Majesty The Queen expresses her warmest appreciation for Henning Fode’s attention to his work as Cabinet Secretary. The position of cabinet secretary will not be filled again, and the cabinet secretary’s duties will henceforth be carried out by the Lord Chamberlain. The Royal House of Denmark’s Master of Ceremonies, Lasse Harkjær, will leave his current position on March 1st to begin as Chief of Staff in the Court of Her Majesty Queen Margrethe. From March 1st the new Master of Ceremonies will be Commodore Anders Friis. Anders Friis comes from a command position in the Defence Command. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mls Posted January 2 Author Report Share Posted January 2 (edited) https://www.kongehuset.dk/en/news/changes-in-the-titles-of-the-royal-family On Sunday, 14 January 2024, HRH The Crown Prince assumes the Danish throne as HM King Frederik the 10th. At the same time, HRH The Crown Princess will be known as HM Queen Mary. The Royal Couple will henceforth bear the title The King and The Queen of Denmark. HRH Prince Christian becomes the heir to the throne and will henceforth be referred to as HRH Crown Prince Christian. After the succession to the throne, HM The Queen will continue to be Majesty and bear the title HM Queen Margrethe. Edited January 2 by mls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mls Posted January 3 Author Report Share Posted January 3 https://www.kongehuset.dk/en/news/background-on-succession-to-the-throne ..... "In Denmark, the tradition up to the present has been that the succession to the throne takes place upon the death of the sovereign, as was the case most recently in 1972. In these instances, the succession occurs the moment the sovereign dies. The upcoming succession to the throne will be different. This time, the succession will first take place during the meeting of the Council of State at the moment The Queen has signed a declaration of her abdication. HRH The Crown Prince will thus arrive at Christiansborg Palace as a crown prince and leave it as King. Likewise, HRH The Crown Princess will arrive as a crown princess and depart as Queen. HRH Prince Christian will leave Christiansborg Palace as Crown Prince (heir to the throne). Upon the succession to the throne, the new sovereign takes charge of all of the functions which, according to the constitution, are incumbent on the head of state." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mls Posted January 4 Author Report Share Posted January 4 https://www.kongehuset.dk/en/news/the-significance-of-the-throne-succession-for-royal-patronages-and-honorary-duties-purveyors-to-the-royal-danish-court-and-honorary-titles-and-decorations After the throne succession on 14 January 2024, decisions will be made over several months about which of the Crown Prince Couple’s and HM The Queen’s patronages will be continued and the allocation thereof. Until then, all of the patronages and honorary duties which prior to now have been attended to by the Crown Prince Couple and HM The Queen will cease. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mls Posted January 4 Author Report Share Posted January 4 An article somewhere mentioned that King Frederik and Queen Mary would be referred to as "Kongeparret" (King Couple - direct translation), like Frederik 9. & Queen Ingrid were, not "Regentparret" (Regent Couple) like QM and PH. Is there an equivalent in other royal families? If you do a search for "kongeparret", you find lots of articles about the previous Kongeparret. I guess we'll find out in the official calendar entries, if not before that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Izzieq Posted January 4 Report Share Posted January 4 29 minutes ago, mls said: An article somewhere mentioned that King Frederik and Queen Mary would be referred to as "Kongeparret" (King Couple - direct translation), like Frederik 9. & Queen Ingrid were, not "Regentparret" (Regent Couple) like QM and PH. Is there an equivalent in other royal families? If you do a search for "kongeparret", you find lots of articles about the previous Kongeparret. I guess we'll find out in the official calendar entries, if not before that. I wonder what the difference is. Wht QMII and PH were known one way and Frederik and Mary are reverting back to his grandparents. I've never noticed how the royal couples of like Sweden and Norway are referred as. Maybe because if they did Queen couple it would be dronningparet and thay sounds weird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mls Posted January 4 Author Report Share Posted January 4 https://www.kongehuset.dk/en/news/schedule-for-the-throne-succession-on-14-january-2024 On 14 January 2024, HM The Queen steps down as Queen of Denmark and entrusts the throne to HRH The Crown Prince. The following official events mark the succession of the throne that day: Sunday, 14 January 2:00 pm Council of State at Christiansborg Palace. 3:00 pm Proclamation of HM King Frederik 10. from the balcony of Christiansborg Palace. 5:00 pm Transfer of the royal colours from Christian IX’s Palace to Frederik VIII’s Palace, Amalienborg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smt Posted January 4 Report Share Posted January 4 Any idea as to the attire which will be worn? Frederick: Naval uniform? White tie? Mary/QMII: Long dresses or day attire? Do we know if Christian and/or the other children will attend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mls Posted January 4 Author Report Share Posted January 4 Day attire and a suite? Christian will attend the State Council. Isabella and the twins could perhaps show up after the proclamation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Izzieq Posted January 4 Report Share Posted January 4 I think Isabella and the twins will appear on the balcony with their parents and Christian after the proclamation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulamary Posted January 5 Report Share Posted January 5 8 hours ago, Izzieq said: I think Isabella and the twins will appear on the balcony with their parents and Christian after the proclamation. They should, Joachim joined Frederik at Margrethe's proclamation. of course they were 3 and 2. this is exciting times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Izzieq Posted January 5 Report Share Posted January 5 The Court has released two portraits to be used in connection with the change of throne. Change of throne (kongehuset.dk) The photo of Queen Margrethe was taken in 2021. It was released in Nov 2021 to mark her upcoming Golden Jubilee. The photo was taken in the Dome Hall, at Fredensborg Castle by Per Morten Abrahamsen. The photo of Crown Prince Frederik & Crown Princess Mary was released in January 2022 ahead of Crown Princess Mary's 50th Birthday. The photo was taken by Hasse Nielsen at the couple's home Frederik VIII's Palace at Amalienborg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Izzieq Posted January 8 Report Share Posted January 8 I wonder if after the proclamation Mary will join Frederik on the balcony. IIRC, Henrik joined QMII after she was proclaimed. Fingers crossed the weather is good for the carriage ride! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mls Posted January 8 Author Report Share Posted January 8 https://www.kongehuset.dk/media/q0an5j1u/media-programme_succession-of-the-throne.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Izzieq Posted January 8 Report Share Posted January 8 The DRF Instagram has posted photos and information regarding the carriage that will take QMII from Amalienborg to Christianborg and later transport King Frederik and Queen Mary from Christianborg to Amalienborg https://www.instagram.com/p/C12eUFft...Y1NDJmNzMyNQ== Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Izzieq Posted January 8 Report Share Posted January 8 Photos of the carriage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mls Posted January 9 Author Report Share Posted January 9 https://www.kongehuset.dk/en/news/material-for-marking-the-succession-of-the-throne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mls Posted January 9 Author Report Share Posted January 9 https://www.billedbladet.dk/kongelige/danmark/ved-tronskiftet-faar-tre-af-kronprinsparrets-boern-sjaelden-titel-og-kan-se-frem "The couple's other children retain their princess and prince titles, but they are not completely passed over when it comes to new distinguished titles. Princess Isabella, Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine will all become Knights of the Order of the Elephant the second their father takes the throne." "According to the statutes of the Order of Elephants, the children of the lord of the order, i.e. the regent, are knights of the order. This means that as soon as the crown prince becomes king, he also becomes lord of the order and his children become knights of the Order of the Elephant." "According to royal house expert Jon Bloch Skipper, it will probably be a while before Prince Christian's siblings can wear the unique order. Even if they are made a Knight of the Order of the Elephant, they will most likely not be presented with the insignia of the Order of the Elephant, including the elephant, ribbon and breast star, until they reach the age of 18." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Izzieq Posted January 9 Report Share Posted January 9 Interesting. So they become members of the order automatically but have to wait for the sash and insignia. I wonder if/when Mary will be made Commander of the Danneborg...I think that's the right name. And if Christian will as well now that he's Crown Prince. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mls Posted January 10 Author Report Share Posted January 10 https://www.kongehuset.dk/en/news/hm-the-queen-will-be-able-to-be-installed-as-acting-regent HM The Queen will be able to be installed as acting regent Following the Council of State on 14 January 2024, HM The Queen can be installed as acting regent. As acting regent, The Queen will be able to perform duties as head of state when both TRH The Crown Prince and Prince Christian are prevented from doing so after 14 January, for example during stays abroad. Already, TRH The Crown Princess, Prince Joachim and Princess Benedikte can assume the function of acting regent and thus handle the duties as head of state. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mls Posted January 10 Author Report Share Posted January 10 https://www.kongehuset.dk/en/news/the-tradition-behind-proclamation-during-an-accession-to-the-throne https://www.kongehuset.dk/en/news/flying-of-flags-on-14-january-2024 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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